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Future Founders Program

Welcome

The Study Melbourne Future Founders Program, brought to you by Study Melbourne and StartSpace  is Australia’s largest entrepreneurial program for international students and aspiring new founders.  

Join in the community Roadshows and Festival for the opportunity to connect with other students and new founders, learn practical career skills and gain support with your new business idea. The Venture Scholarships offer seed funding and business support to take your new venture to the next level.

The program is free and designed to be fun and flexible. The more you join in, the more opportunities to learn and increase your confidence. 

Explore the different tabs on the website to find out more about the program.

Future FoundersRoadshows

The Roadshows are for people who are curious about exploring entrepreneurship as a career option.  

Come along to our upcoming Roadshows in regional Victoria, in Geelong 17 September and Ballarat 25 September to inspire your ideas, the next step in your career and the start of your business journey.

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Future FoundersFestival

The Festival on Friday 22 November 2024 with the theme ‘Creativity Sparks Innovation’ features a full day and evening of programs including keynote speeches, interactive sessions, panel talks, networking, the Pitch Competition Final and a fun evening party shared with international students, aspiring founders and leaders from the Startup ecosystem.

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What is the Future Founders Program?

This video offers a glimpse of what to expect from the Study Melbourne Future Founders Program, featuring footage from previous years of the program and interviews with Aun Ngo, Kennie Kurniawan and Mannhar Kaur. Take a look!  Video by J.P. Taylor Films.

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